Merrill Gardens at Anthem
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Anthem, AZ

Merrill Gardens at Anthem

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Anthem, AZ

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Anthem

Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the distinct senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Anthem tucked in the stunning lands of West Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem, AZ, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With a variety of sophisticated and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unrivaled comfort and security. Moreover, a team of committed and highly qualified professionals delivers top-notch care and support for residents to enjoy the things they love and lead an inspiring life.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle within the vibrant and friendly environment of Merrill Gardens at Anthem. To enhance seniors’ well-being, the community orchestrates nourishing programs and exciting events. With its signature Anytime Dining program, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals throughout the day to satisfy their cravings and meet dietary needs. Merrill Gardens at Anthem is a safe place for seniors to live confidently with its incredible amenities and serene spaces.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 149 Rank #28 / 448Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 28th out of 448 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #177 / 450Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 177th out of 450 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #505 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 505th out of 534 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 28, 2017
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberAL10298C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merrill Gardens at Anthem is administered by Harold D Bermudez.

OwnerMerrill Gardens At Anthem, LLC

Leadership

ContactAngel Limardo (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Housekeeping
Pet Friendly
Specific ProgramsWellness Program, Anytime Dining, Transportation Options, Swimming Pool

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,700 per month

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (27% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 811 This facility has 27% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 27% better Rank #248 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 248th out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.02.55 This facility has 57% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↑ 57% worse Rank #349 / 432 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 349th out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #250 / 435 Total complaints — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 250th out of 435 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among the 435 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 26 This facility has 67% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 412 / 454 / 490 / 529 / 605 / 787 / 1043 / 1090 / 1348 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Anthem

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Anthem's city center to Merrill Gardens at Anthem's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Yuma Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Yuma
202
Facility 202
AZ AVG 47
Rank #10 / 448
Yes
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 35
Rank #4 / 534
Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 11
Rank #177 / 450
A+Deborah N Hall7
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #138 / 432
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 432
Merrill Gardens at Anthem
AL
IL
MC
Anthem
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 47
Rank #28 / 448
Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 35
Rank #505 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 11
Rank #177 / 450
-Harold D Bermudez2
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #248 / 432
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #349 / 432
Sunrise at River Road
AL
MC
Tucson (Foothills Heights)
110
Facility 110
AZ AVG 47
Rank #83 / 448
Yes
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 35
Rank #149 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #81 / 450
A+Corrinne Quezada7
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #138 / 432
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 432
Silver Springs
AL
IL
MC
Green Valley (Santa Rita Springs)
107
Facility 107
AZ AVG 47
Rank #86 / 448
Yes
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 35
Rank #421 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 11
Rank #38 / 450
-Cathleene J Dabney5
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 432
MorningStar of Fountain Hills
AL
MC
RC
Fountain Hills
105
Facility 105
AZ AVG 47
Rank #88 / 448
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 35
Rank #65 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Catherine A Leonard7
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Anthem

Is Merrill Gardens at Anthem in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Anthem has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Anthem?

According to AZ state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Anthem's license number is AL10298C.

When does Merrill Gardens at Anthem's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Anthem's license expires on March 31, 2027.

How long has Merrill Gardens at Anthem been in business?

Merrill Gardens at Anthem has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Anthem?

Yes, Merrill Gardens at Anthem allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Anthem?

Harold D Bermudez is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Anthem.

How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Anthem have?

Merrill Gardens at Anthem has 149 beds.

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